Today on the table we will talking about one of the animal so awkward And without wasting time today you will get to know more About ‘HYRAX’..
INTRODUCTION
HYRAX is a species of small and very small animal that is found in many places, especially in Africa. It is the only carnivorous species found outside the African continent and in the Arabian Peninsula from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia. These animals, due to their small size, are very difficult to see and without being careful you can walk around the park for a whole month without seeing them as they tend to hide very much in the environment in which they live. So when you are visiting wildlife reserves you should pay close attention to observations especially rocky areas.
Before we go into the details of getting to know HYRAX , I would like you, dear reader, to note that there are different species of HYRAX which by research is said there are three species of these animals. These species are as follows: Two of the three are known as HYRAX on rocks and one is HYRAX on trees. Both of these categories are very similar in appearance and body size.
Now today I would like to take a moment to let You know ROCK HYRAX. I urge you to be with me from the beginning to the end of the analysis of these waves so that you can learn and know more about these very agile animals.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ROCK HYRAX
HYRAX are animals that look like rabbits because they have short legs, very short tails (similar to no tails at all) and round ears. These traits have led to these animals being given the name of the Rock Rabbit as they are very similar to rabbits.
Males and females are very similar in size and it is very difficult at a distance to distinguish between males and females due to their similarity. So to be able to distinguish between a female and a male you must be able to hold them or be closer.
If you look closely at the soles of your feet and ankles, they are marked as buttons with a lot of sweat glands. These buttons and buttons help these animals to run and hold on to the rocks properly while they run.
Generally, if you look closely, you will find that he has white markings on his eyes and that the upper part is white with a yellowish tinge. This color can be seen in some other species of HYRAX although it is not possible for one species to reproduce with another species.
They have long hair that spreads all over the body and is yellow or gray in color similar to brown. HYRAX also have high glands that are surrounded by colors such as milky or yellow and sometimes very targeted or circular black feathers that stand out from time to time and rage.
Aside from being a species of hot-blooded animal, but wolves are animals that have a limited ability to regulate body temperature and a small amount of digestion compared to the size of their bodies. The temperature in their bodies corrects by means of assembling together, staying idle for a long time or sometimes by pushing themselves. So the first thing they do in the morning when they wake up is they sleep on the rocks to get warm.
These vultures live in a group that consists of a leader who is a male ruler. This is in contrast to the woodpeckers that live in isolation although it is very rare to see a group of two to three dolphins in this tree species.
Rocky lizards have the ability to see more in the morning and afternoon than in the woods which they can see more at night.
HYRAX uses one part for urination and defecation. All urinals in the group tend to choose the urinary tract and defecation and do not do so everywhere.
They communicate through the sounds of grunts, rumblings or whistles and this time one group can respond to another group wherever they are.
Height, Height and Weight
Height = These rocky reefs are about 30–56 centimeters long.
Height = reaches a height of 23–30 centimeters.
Weight = These snails weigh up to 3–5 kg.
ENVIRONMENT OF ROCK HYRAX
Rocks are very common in Africa. Prefers on rocks very much. Here in Africa these swamps are found at elevations of approximately 14,000 above sea level.
If you visit Ruaha National Park you will be able to see these animals very well as some parts of the park have a lot of rocks.
GROWTH OF ROCK HYRAX
These caterpillars are part of a herbivorous species, so we generally say that the main food of animals is plant origin. However, there are other animals that eat insects and some reptilian species such as lizards.
They like to eat in the morning before the sun gets too hot and their habit of eating is to form a circle so that they can see all around in order to avoid their enemies. And often these caterpillars feed on the surrounding areas as it becomes easier to escape and hide in the rocks.
The foods you most like these animals are leaves, fruits, insects, lizards and sometimes bird eggs. They are able to live very long without drinking water as they get enough water from the foods they eat.
BIRTH OF ROCK HYRAX
These vultures live in traders, and more than one name can live in one place. With more than one group living in the same area, there is still dominance over males. Each male has his own limits and can own up to twenty females at a time.
The female gives birth only once a year and often these animals mate in the summer and then the babies are born in the winter. Once mated the female stays pregnant for seven and a half months. This makes this animal the only small-sized animal that stays pregnant longer than any other animal in the world.
In one family all the females who start to give birth will then give birth and finish all in just three weeks and in this family the females give birth from 1 - 4 babies. . Babies are under care for about three months and both male and female are ready for childbirth by 16–17 months.
By the age of 16 to 17 months girls join the women's group as boys begin to prepare to leave the group due to male expulsions before they reach the age of three (i.e. about 30 months), although most of them leave. in 16-24 months. The life of a puppy from various studies is 8–12 years.
STORAGE OF ROCK HYRAX
So far the rocky outcrops have not been in the conservation debate due to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This is due to the fact that these animals are still scattered or poly in large numbers in isolated wildlife sanctuaries. Surprisingly, the woodpeckers have been widely hunted in Kilimanjaro due to their fur and meat as well.
ENEMIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE ROCK HYRAX
The main enemies of these animals are Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, Foxes, Birds like Eagles, and especially Snake Rocks.
So far there has been no threat to these waves. I think it is because they are very accessible to wildlife sanctuaries so they have adequate protection. However, for the caterpillar community the biggest threat to them is banking as it greatly affects their housing.
CONCLUSION OF THE TOPIC
It is very important to know the small animals that are not widely spoken on human mouth as they seem to have no contribution. I'm sure some of you who have read this article well did not know if the HYRAX ROCK is an animal especially due to the lack of publicity in the country. Many of you have known HYRAX and their some stories in the street only hope now you get more about HYRAX in this class you.
IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND … Let me point out a little too much about the importance of these animals, some studies show that urine and fecal matter are a very effective remedy for epilepsy. The second is that caterpillars have the ability to eat leaves that are toxic to others they can help they can have an impact on animals that could eat grass and die something that is a huge loss to the nation and our economy as a whole. Imagine that elephants or rhinos die by eating poisonous leaves if we do not have poop in wildlife sanctuaries.